The Islamic Development Bank operates as a multilateral development bank (MDB), dedicated to enhancing the lives of those it serves by advancing social and economic development within Member countries and Muslim communities worldwide, achieving widespread impact.

It provides the necessary infrastructure to empower individuals to lead improved lives and realize their full potential.

With a membership spanning 57 countries across four continents, the Islamic Development Bank reaches one-fifth of the global population.

As one of the most active MDBs globally and a leader in Islamic Finance, boasting an AAA rating, it manages assets exceeding USD 16 billion and a subscribed capital of USD 70 billion.

Headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the institution maintains major hubs in Morocco, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Senegal, with gateway offices in Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and Nigeria.

The Islamic Development Bank facilitates collaboration among member nations within a non-political framework, prioritizing the advancement of humanity.

Embracing forthcoming challenges, the bank provides essential support to member countries to foster their economic and societal growth, preparing them to address the opportunities and challenges of the modern era.

Its activities are structured around five key pillars:

1. Establishing partnerships between governments, the private sector, and civil society through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
2. Enhancing the economies and societies of developing nations through knowledge and skill-sharing initiatives.
3. Addressing the world's most pressing development challenges through science, technology, and innovation-led solutions, aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
4. Promoting global development grounded in Shariah-compliant, sustainable, and ethical financing structures, reflecting its leadership in Islamic Finance.
5. Cultivating collaboration among member nations in a non-political setting, uniting efforts towards the common goal of human advancement.